Caramel Apple Dip

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BacktoSchoolTreats week.  I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes.  All opinions are mine alone.

This week I have teamed up with 29 other bloggers to participate in #BacktoSchoolTreats week.  We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in a fantastic GIVEAWAY from our terrific sponsors.  Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!

My first contribution is this delicious and easy Caramel Apple Dip.  This is perfect for an after school snack!  Topped with caramel sauce from Torani, it is delicious and easy.  Torani syrups are also great to add to coffee, smoothies, tea, and more.  Add your favorite flavor for a sweet treat! #Torani

Ingredients:
1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar
caramel sauce (I used Torani's caramel sauce)
mini chocolate chips
apples

Directions:

1. Mix together cream cheese and brown sugar with a mixer until sugar dissolves.
2. Spread onto a small serving tray or bowl.
3. Top with caramel sauce.
4. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
5. Serve with sliced apples.

 

Check out these #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes from our Bloggers:
 
Back to School Breakfasts:
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts from Tara's Multicultural Table
Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins from Comfortably Domestic
Breakfast Cookies from Home Sweet Homestead
Brioche Bread Pudding from Simply Healthyish
Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Granola from Family Around the Table
Chocolate Malt Waffles from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Coconut Oatmeal Breakfast Bars from The Beard and The Baker
Homemade Honey Buns from The Domestic Kitchen
Nutella Waffles with Strawberry Syrup from The Redhead Baker
Oatmeal Pear Bars from Karen's Kitchen Stories
PB&J Overnight Oats from Jolene's Recipe Journal
Peaches and Maple Crunch Breakfast Jars from My Sweet Zepol
Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins from The Spiffy Cookie
Triple Berry Overnight French Toast from The Nifty Foodie

Back to School Snacks:
Lavender Rice Krispie Treats from Nik Snacks
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars from Simple and Savory

Back to School Desserts:
'Ah! Sunflower' Cupcakes from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Almond Joy Cupcakes from Daily Dish Recipes
Back-to-School Sundae from Our Good Life
Caramel Apple Back to School Cupcakes from Big Bear's Wife
Caramel Apple Dip from The Mandatory Mooch
Chocolate Cupcakes with PB Fluff Buttercream from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies from Jen Around the World
Oatmeal Cream Pie Layer Cake from Love and Confections
Vanilla Bean Pudding Pops from Hardly A Goddess

Back to School Drinks:
Apple Pie Smoothie from Frugal & Fit
Caramel Apple Iced Tea from For the Love of Food
Color-Changing Lemonade Slushies from Girl Abroad
Iced Apple Ginger Ale from Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Iced Salted Caramel Latte from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

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Caramallow Peanut Popcorn

If your like my family, just the smell of popcorn makes me hungry for it.  I can be completely full and still want some once I smell the buttery goodness in the air.  How about smelling that along with caramel and marshmallows?!?!  This recipe combines it all.  It is good to eat warm and gooey or after it has cooled and become chewy.  Either way, it is a treat for your senses.

National Popcorn Day is January 19th.  I teamed up with Oriental Trading for this post.  They provided these super cute popcorn containers and bags that would be great for any celebration.  Fill them with this recipe or your own favorite popcorn. 

Ingredients:
1 bag microwave popcorn
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
14 large marshmallows
1 cup peanuts
Popcorn treat boxes from Oriental Trading

Directions:

1.  Pop the bag of popcorn and throw away any kernals.  Pour into a large bowl and set aside.
2.  Melt butter in medium size pot on stove with medium heat.
3.  Add brown sugar and syrup.  Stir frequently until combined.
4.  Add marshmallows.  Keep stirring until all ingredients are melted together.
5.  Pour caramel marshmallow mixture over popped popcorn.  Add peanuts.  Stir to coat completely.
6.  Serve immediately or let cool for a chewy mixture.

If you are looking for more great party ideas and supplies go to Oriental Trading. 

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this review.  All opinions are my own. 

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Thanks ~ Nichi

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